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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,479.93, 9,717.49 and 5,095.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,479.93, 9,717.49 and 5,095.97 is: 7,642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,479.93 : 9,717.49 = 5,095.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,479.93/9,717.49 = 5,095.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,479.93x = 9,717.49 × 5,095.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,479.93x = 49,520,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520,037.52/6,479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.06

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